Anthracite Mines Embrace New Safety Measures and Education
The article discusses the adoption of advanced safety gear and procedures in Pennsylvania's anthracite mines. It describes portable chemical extinguishers, first aid corps, German helmet air systems, and rigorous ventilation and inspection programs. It notes the shift from immigrant labor to multilingual safety communication and the ongoing push to reduce mine fatalities through education and technology.
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Society of the Red Cross
Red Cross
Scranton
Europe
Congress
Bureau of Mines
America
Pennsylvania
United States
Draeger
Stuay
DracHeel
Pittston
History of Clocks and Time Keeping Devices
A National Museum display traces time keeping from sun dials and hour glasses to water clocks and watches. It highlights Montagnais sun dial methods, knotting in China and Japan, wax candles of King Alfred, oil lamps of Phillippe II, and early clepsydras.
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United States National Museum
Washington, D. C
Canada
Alfred
Phillippe II
Spain
Luitprapd
Chartres
House of Commons
Egypt
Langley
Paris
Sif
John Megestein
Colognes
Jong Tibbon